Internet Sales Tax

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GOP Governors Would Help the Rich Pick Your Pockets

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 26, 2013 A slew of Republican governors are taking advantage of an “improving economy and a gradual rebound in revenues” to aggressively push for cuts to personal and corporate income taxes, and propose to make up the difference by raising sales taxes. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Gov. Jindal’s New Tax Scheme Would Punish the Poor

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 12, 2013 Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is looking to shift a large part of the tax burden in his state off corporations and the wealthy and onto the public by eliminating personal and corporate income taxes and raising the sales tax. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

America, Meet the Mouth of John Burton

Staff / Truthdig Dec 7, 2011 California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton has a certain way of talking that is familiar and even entertaining to those who know him, but "The Daily Show" seemed genuinely shocked to discover a politician who doesn't give a shit about our Victorian sensibilities."The Daily Show" seems genuinely shocked to discover a politician who doesn't give a shit about our Victorian sensibilities. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

California Strikes a Deal With Amazon

Staff / Truthdig Sep 8, 2011 California legislators cut a tentative deal with Amazon.com Wednesday night that would allow the online retail giant to postpone collecting sales taxes from Californians until September 2012. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Amazon Dangles Jobs for a Tax-Free Ride

Staff / Truthdig Sep 2, 2011 Amazon.com proposed to job-strapped California on Thursday that it would hire 7,000 people and build distribution centers in the state if Sacramento would agree to suspend a recently approved online sales tax policy for two years. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Tax War Goes Online

David Sirota / Truthdig Mar 12, 2010 Amazon has sent a message to states buckling under budget deficits: If you make us play by the same tax rules as other businesses, we'll punish you. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Schwarzenegger Stumps for McCain in Columbus

Staff / Truthdig Nov 1, 2008 California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger put aside his appeals to post-partisan politics on Friday in favor of taking up John McCain's party line during a campaign rally for McCain in Columbus, Ohio. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )